Managing plastic waste from agriculture through reverse logistics and dynamic modeling

Lagarda-Leyva, Ernesto A.; Morales-Mendoza, Luis Fernando; Ríos-Vázquez, Nidia Josefina; Ayala-Espinoza, Alicia; Nieblas-Armenta, Claudia Karina

doi:10.1007/s10098-019-01700-5

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“…Another avenue for further studies is to analyze local solutions that appropriately allocate EACs without the need for centralized coordination. There are international works along these lines (JIN et al, 2018;LAGARDA-LEYVA et al, 2019;MARNASIDIS et al, 2018)…”

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“…The amount of pesticides applied to agricultural crops increases every year, highlighting the problem of dealing with containers among small farmers (VALADARES et al, 2020). Excessive application of agrochemicals brings serious risks to people's health through intoxication, and to the environment through soil and water contamination (GODECKE; TOLEDO, 2015;LAGARDA-LEYVA et al, 2019;PIGNATI et al, 2017). Improper disposal of containers exacerbates these risks and the subsequent damage.…”

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At the limits of sustainability: Exploring extended producer responsibility in the management of agrochemical packaging

Oliveira,

Nogueira,

Rodrigues

2023

Ambient. soc.

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The study discusses the limitations of take-back schemes for agrochemical packaging in promoting sustainability. Through the case of inPEV and the Campo Limpo System, the analysis focused on data from IBGE, IBAMA, and secondary sources. Results show that the system’s organization favors large agricultural producers, particularly in the soybean chain, while small producers are marginalized. Although this strategy allows for high rates of collection, a crucial shortcoming refers to environment and health related effects on family farms. This is embodied in the dilemma that take-back schemes for agrochemical packaging are necessary in terms of adequate waste management, but can create conditions that institutionalize the use of agrochemicals and legitimize their increasing application. Consequently, sustainability in food production systems is a complex and multidimensional affair, which require coordinated effort of civil society, public authorities, and producers.

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Section: Introductionmentioning

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At the limits of sustainability: Exploring extended producer responsibility in the management of agrochemical packaging

Oliveira,

Nogueira,

Rodrigues

2023

Ambient. soc.

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“…This model explored the different challenges and opportunities for batteries EOL. Lagarda-Leyva et al (2019) used VENSIM® software to stimulate three different scenarios to make decisions regarding RL of agrochemical packages in an Italian tomato SC. Furthermore, Rinsatitnon et al (2018) established a model to validate effects of waste management through RL in Thailand.…”

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“…This model explored the different challenges and opportunities for batteries EOL. Lagarda-Leyva et al. (2019) used VENSIM® software to stimulate three different scenarios to make decisions regarding RL of agrochemical packages in an Italian tomato SC.…”

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Connecting reverse logistics with circular economy in the context of Industry 4.0

Khan

Laalaoui²,

Hokal³

et al. 2022

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PurposeReverse logistics (RL) has become integral in modern supply chains, with many companies investing in circular economy (CE), a recuperative and effective industrial economy. The traditional linear model triggered many negative environmental consequences such as climate change, ocean pollution, loss of biodiversity and land degradation. The development of RL strategies that support the transition between RL to CE is crucial. The purpose of this paper is to connect RL with CE in the context of Industry 4.0 and develop a hierarchal structure to explore the relationship between RL and CE critical success factors in the context of Industry 4.0.Design/methodology/approachThis study used both qualitative and quantitative approach. Literature review in collaboration with the Delphi method is used to identify and validate critical success factors. Then, the ISM-based model and MICMAC method were used to determine the relationship between CE and RL success factors and its driving and dependence power.FindingsThis study result shows that waste reduction, skilled employees and expert's involvement and top management commitment and support will provide guidelines and paths for implementing CE and RL, leading to the competitiveness of a firm.Practical implicationsThe findings provide managerial insight, particularly useful to third-party logistics companies' managers who are looking to implement RL and CE, to help prioritize where to invest company resources to generate prime difference. Furthermore, this study also identified Industry 4.0 technologies, which would tackle top identified critical success factors within the hierarchical model such as block chain and digital platforms.Originality/valueThis paper contributes to the literature by exploring the connection between RL and CE in the context of Industry 4.0 that determines the critical success factors enabling sustainable inter-firm collaboration.

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“…Intensive use of pesticide products raises environmental concerns regarding the impacts of their production, transportation and end of life (EoL) of packaging materials due to soil contamination and human toxicity potential (Guyton et al, 2015). Concomitantly, high plastic consumption in agriculture by itself is a source of environmental concern due to management and residue destination issues (Blanco et al, 2018;Lagarda-Leyva et al, 2019). Moreover, the large volume used requires logistics, specifically on transportation and packaging which, on their own, generates relevant economic and environmental impacts due to the short lifespan of packaging (Barros et al, 2018).…”

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Life Cycle Assessment of reverse logistics of empty pesticide containers in Brazil: assessment of current and previous management practices

Marsola

Oliveira

Neto

2022

Prod.

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Paper aims: To define and evaluate the environmental performance of the implementation of reverse logistics (RL) for empty pesticide plastic containers (EPPC) in Brazil through the Campo Limpo System (CLS).Originality: Discussion about the implementation of RL for the development of sustainable systems, through the identification of environmental impacts associated with RL of EPPC by means of Life Cycle Assessment (LCA).Research method: CLS is described and used to quantify the potential environmental impacts of the RL chain of EPPC waste management by using the LCA methodology. The analysis comprehends the situations prior and post implementation of the CLS, it takes into account container manufacturing, transportation and end-of-life.Main findings: Implementation of the CLS resulted in a reduction in nine assessed environmental impacts categories, ranging from a reduction of 79% to 26% in potential impacts. The stage leading to the largest contribution to environmental impacts is the manufacturing of EPPC. For end-of-life options, recycling proved to be the best option to lower environmental impacts.Implications for theory and practice: Results show that the public policy was environmentally effective given that current activities in EPPC management led to lower environmental impacts enabling the development of a sustainable supply chain.

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Managing plastic waste from agriculture through reverse logistics and dynamic modeling

Cited by 17 publications

References 17 publications

At the limits of sustainability: Exploring extended producer responsibility in the management of agrochemical packaging

At the limits of sustainability: Exploring extended producer responsibility in the management of agrochemical packaging

Connecting reverse logistics with circular economy in the context of Industry 4.0

Life Cycle Assessment of reverse logistics of empty pesticide containers in Brazil: assessment of current and previous management practices

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